Thread: Terrova sonar transducer mount

I glued mine all down the shaft, not just a few places. To keep it from coming lose when using. It will give it a solid feel all down the shaft.

What brand/type of glue do you use in the channel of the shaft?

I used black rtv from Advance Auto. Cleaned the cable and shaft prior to applying the rtv every several inches then tie rapped each spot to insure keeping cable in the center of the slot until the rtv cured. Have not had any problems thus far.

Originally Posted by Dream Catcher

The us 2 cable runs down the coiled power cable. Can the cable be removed and run the ducer cable down through the power cable with no electrical or electronic interference? I am installing a 797 c2 si nvb on the terrova and a 898cd si at the helm. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Anyone? I am wondering the same thing here. Well actually, I was just going to leave the us2 cable but can I run the HB cable down it the same way or should I leave it out? I just about finished installing my motor and transducer. Thanks for the pics and advice on running the cable down the shaft

The us2 cable has a disconnect in the head. I just unscrewed it and removed. I was advised that some of the motors produce some interference with some depth finders and was advised to try running the cable thru the coiled cable. Should interference be noticed run the cable on the outside. Also, they suggested to coil the excess xd cable and then twist in a figure 8 configuration in order to keep from setting up a magnetic field.

Thanks Dreamcatcher. Never heard of the figure 8 thing. I'll try it. Not sure if I have interference yet as I haven't been out on the water since installing the new Terrova. I ran the cable outside for now and left the us2 wire where it was. I'll coil in a figure 8 and see if there is any interference as it currrently sits.

This information is great!!!!
I got my done in about 45 minutes. It really helps to have a second set of hands to hold the motor end of the shaft (60") while reinstalling it.
The wires are a little hard to get back thru the base and hold the motor & 60' shaft ie: arms are too short.
Thanks for all of this great info.

This information hopefully just solved my issue. Although my front unit is a Lowrance, it appears to have a smaller diameter xducer wire. It is the small Elite 4X DSI. The pics posted of the riptide are awesome as that is what I have. I will use 5200 since it will match.

Has anyone figured out why the shaft has this groove if nothing is inside of it? I always thought the steering motor used it.

Also, can someone tell me what the Us2 cable is? Do I need to unhook it?